Thursday, May 30, 2013

New music, to me, is contagious. Anyway, I heard Miguel through his
recent video with Mariah Carey. So, he may have a little something. His hair style reminds me of the 1920's. He
certainly got my attention and I am adding a couple of videos just to see what’s
up. The songs I am going to feature are All I Want Is You (1) and How Many Drinks (2)

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

It has been a long day, pushing numbers, coming up
with answers and avoiding complicated situations!

My son asked that I cook him another batch of Mexican rice which
means going to the store to get ingredients. In addition, I have to stop off at
CVS to pick up a couple of prescriptions, so I would not be able to go straight
home.

Rice cooked, prescriptions picked up, I poured myself
a glass of chardonnay, Clos Du Bois, to be precise and put
on my favorite Eric Clapton CD, Pilgrim. This album is classic and
if you ever have a chance to listen to all the songs, it is not a waste of
time. I am going to add some of my very favorites like Broken Hearted (1). This song
penetrates the very essence of my soul, today. Another song, on this album that
matches my mood is Born in Time(2).

Well, you get the picture, long day and now I unwind!
Cheers and have a great eveing…. Diana

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

“I think sometimes when we find love we pretend it away, or ignore it, or tell ourselves we’re imagining it. Because it is the most painful kind of hope there is.” ― Rae CarsonThe last song I am picking for this evening is titled “I love you more than you'll ever know”(2) by Amy Winehouse. The video was uploaded on YOUTUBE on Jul 12, 2012 by Onlymusicmusique
I have listed the lyrics below for your reading pleasure."I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" (3)If I ever leave you, babyYou can say I told you soAnd if I ever hurt youYou know I hurt myself as wellIs that any way for a man to carry on?Do you think I want my loved one gone?Said, I love you more than you'll ever knowMore than you'll ever knowWhen I wasn't making much moneyYou know where my paycheck wentYou know I brought it home to you, babyAnd I never spent a red centIs that any way for a man to carry on?Do you think I want my loved one gone?Said, I love you more than you'll ever knowMore than you'll ever knowNow listen to thisI'm not trying to be, just any kind of man, no I ain'tI'm just trying to be somebodyYou can love, trust and understandI know, I know, I know that I can beA part of you that no one else could see, yeahBut I gotta hear you say, I got to hear you sayIt's alrightI'm only flesh and bloodBut I could be anything that you demandI could be King of everythingOr just a tiny grain of sand, now tell meIs that anyway for a man to carry on?Do you think that I want my loved one gone?I love you more than you'll ever knowI said, "I love you, I love, I love you"Don't want nobody else but you
It has been a hard week, full of stress because I have a huge project due tomorrow evening and as usual sleep went out the door. It left cold sober...lol!

Remember music is a language and these are my final thoughts for this evening. May your day or evening be blessed with good health, unconditional love, light-hearten laughter, enormous success, and unending happiness.

We have
certainly been plagued with a massive number tornados and their subsequent destruction
of American towns and cities, as well as Kim Kardashion’s growing rear-end articles
and President Obama’s constant negative press through the billowing of facts taken
out of context. Well wait, there is one more and this competing story line is allotted
to the Cruise line disasters!

In the past year,
I promise you, that I have been made aware of at least half a dozen or more
events concerning cruise liner disasters from passengers disappearing, boats
burning up, boats stuck in the middle of the ocean with busted engines, those not
able to leave port and finally a vessel
that actually capsized. People have died.

I cannot imagine
why anyone in their right mind would consider getting on a Cruise ship
regardless of the price. This is strictly my opinion; however, it would be like
getting on a tin bucket and then being surprised why something went wrong. It
would seem to be as much fun as being told you have cancer and oh yeah you need
to take poison for the cure. This however may not help and you will probably
die. Yikes, at least with cancer you have an idea of the impediment and horror that
lies ahead!

It’s the
assembly line essence of the whole business of cruises on international waters
that really bothers’ me and the little to no government oversight. Why isn't
congress doing something about these companies that

are not maintaining their
assets properly? I wonder why the investors are still hanging on with all of
these negative events.

Personally, when
someone excuses death as an acceptable margin to the total number of cruise
customers, I just say it is wrong; anyone that dies as a result of a
misadventure on a cruise ship is too much, period!

Well, the bottom
line is that as long people keep buying their services, I guess we will keep
hearing about these issues.

Monday, May 27, 2013

This afternoon, I watched Fast
and Furious 6 with my son and daughter and law. It is a high octane fast pace action-adventure
movie thriller. There were hunky men, Van Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese
Gibson and there was humor. I enjoyed this movie for it's entertainment value and would definitely recommend
seeing it. The movie ran about two hours, there were big crows and at the end there was a
teaser where Jason Statham appears on the last scene. Is he part of the next Fast and Furious?

Carne Guisadais a Mexican recipe for marinated and then sauteed beef tips or skirt. Combine all the
marinade ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add the meat to the bag, squeeze
out as much air as you can and seal the bag. Let this marinate for at least 1
hour.

When you’re
ready to brown the meat, remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes
before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature. This helps ensure the
Carne Guisada will cook evenly. Cook in a pot until nicely browned and then remove to another container, in the left over juicesaute the onions and jalapeno's for ten minutes then add the garlic cook it for an additional minute. The add the meat and all the rest of the ingredients and cook slowly for about an hour.

This is a flavorful and delicious meal that is great for a special occasion. This is my presentation of the meal.

Black Bean Soup is a tradition in my home for Sunday dinners. Cooked for at least 2 hours until the bean is soften over a medium heat. Keep adding water as necessary.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dried
black beans (10 oz), picked over and rinsed

8 turkey bacon
slices (7 oz), chopped (1 cup)

1 small onion,
cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)

1/2 red bell
pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)

1 1/2 teaspoons
chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon
finely chopped seeded fresh jalape&241;o chile

1 1/2 teaspoons
dried oregano, crumbled

1 Turkish or 1/2
California bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon
dried thyme, crumbled

3 chicken bouillon
cubes

3/4 teaspoon black
pepper

5 tablespoons
chopped fresh cilantro

Mexican Rice first you need to brown the long grain rice and once the grease has been drained off then add the following ingredients. Cook on medium heat until the water has almost evaporated then turn the heat off and cover leaving the pan on the burner.

Introduction:

“Sometimes you want to stay with someone, not only because it's magic and it's promising and it feels like home; but sometimes you find someone and you want to stay with him (or her)—because you're the same kind of animal.”

― C. JoyBell C.

Ciara's new video BODY PARTY(2)is nothing but hot stuff cooking. Defiantly a good little show. I have attached the lyrics for your reading pleasure but then you're probably watching the hot video lol!"Body Party"(3)My body is your party, babyNobody's invited but you babyI can do it slow now, tell me what you wantBaby put your phone down, you should turn it offCause tonight is going down, tell your boys is going downWe in the zone now, don't stopYou can keep your hands on me, touch me right there, rock my bodyI can't keep my hands off you, your body is my partyI'm doing this little dance for youYou got me so excitedNow it's just me on youYour body's my party, let's get it startedBoy you should know that your love is always on my mindI'm not gonna fight it, I want it all the timeBoy you should know that your love is always on my mindI can't it deny it, I want you, I want youI can't lie, I won't lie, it's amazingMy faces, the places, you're taking meBaby take your time now, there's no need to rushWe can go another round, if that's what you wantCause tonight is going down, yeah you know it's going downWe in the zone now, don't stopYou can keep your hands on me, touch me right there, rock my bodyI can't keep my hands off you, your body is my partyI'm doing this little dance for youYou got me so excitedNow it's just me on youYour body's my party, let's get it startedBoy you should know that your love is always on my mindI'm not gonna fight it, I want it all the timeBoy you should know that your love is always on my mindI can't it deny it, I want you, I want youThe things I wanna do to youMy body's calling youI'm having so much fun with youNow it's just me on youYour body's my party, let's get it started, ohI hope you are having a brilliant evening or morning and enjoy this selction as much as I do.
Love and Peace DianaI certain am thinking about you darlin'

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Introduction:

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.”― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Just a quuick post with a down right sexy music by Rihanna. The song is titled "STAY ft. Mikky Ekko" (1) is like a good wine, long hot bath and candles. It just hits the spot! As matter of fact, she appears to bring a special sensuality to most of her music. I recommend. this song and listed the lyrics below.

StayAll along it was a feverA cold sweat hot-headed believerI threw my hands in the air, said, "Show me something,"He said, "If you dare, come a little closer."Round and around and around and around we goOh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.Not really sure how to feel about it.Something in the way you moveMakes me feel like I can't live without you.It takes me all the way.I want you to stay[Mikky:]It's not much of a life you're livingIt's not just something you take, it's givenRound and around and around and around we goOh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.Not really sure how to feel about it.Something in the way you moveMakes me feel like I can't live without you.Yeah, it takes me all the way.I want you to stay.[Both:]Ooh, ooh, ooh, the reason I hold onOoh, ooh, ooh, 'cause I need this hole goneFunny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving'Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving.[Rihanna:]Not really sure how to feel about it.Something in the way you moveMakes me feel like I can't live without you.Yeah, it takes me all the way.I want you to stay, stay.I want you to stay, oooh.

Remember music is my language and these are my thoughts tonight. So let me make it clear... "Sincerity
has always been articulated, perceived and even caressed yet rationality within
time increasingly has dimed your view. I don’t doubt your love!” ~ DMS

"Believe in the power of a dangerous attractionAnd, if all your wishes are fulfilledWith the opening of a paradoxHow could you then speak in parables?And ask the questionThe only questionWho am I to feel so free from you?" - Harley Bell

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

“My desire and wish is that the things I start with should be so obvious that you wonder why I spend my time stating them. This is what I aim at because the point of philosophy is to start with something so simple as not to seem worth stating, and to end with something so paradoxical that no one will believe it.”

― Bertrand Russell

When I wrote my original post titled “Summer Time Goals” on 5/22/2013, I was an entirely a different person, that I am today.

Time Line Catch-Up: On 06/18/2012, I was fired from a ten and half year job and a week later accepted a position with my current employer. It was a lateral position; somewhat of a saving face decision on my part. Anyway, at the time of this post, I was realizing that the person that supervised me was a bully and he was set to defame my character, skills, and ultimate job security. It was stressful and extraordinarily depressing. There is a history of depression which probably goes back to my childhood and this is a story for a different day. Back to the job… well I have moved around a couple of times since then and now I am in a position where my supervisor is pushing my career growth in a positive direction.

In the original post, I spoke about dating and meeting someone special. Well the truth is that not more than a month later, I found out that this special person was married. I decided then not to go back to internet dating sites because all that I met were men playing around. I have been single since in body not in soul.

It was around the beginning of October 2013, if my memory serves me right that I met an amazing person. Not on a dating site but as a colleague. Well my life has changed 360 degrees thus be it good, bad, or indifferent varying on interjection from so many and their odious points of view. I will come back to this discussion at some point not now.

In December 2013, I broke my back and have subsequently recovered to a certain extent. This did not deter me.

Well, after I recovered in 2014, I started a photography business and began traveling to capture images that would take your breath away. I have been to many states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama. A year ago, I traveled to Australia. What a brilliant time and place. I want to go back so bad; maybe even retire there part-time and part-time travel to other parts of the world. I love Australia…

So, I am going to tell you about my goals to accomplish the desires stated in the last two sentences above.

Goals 2013 vs. 2017:

1.In 2013: Work-out four times a week; swimming at least 20 minutes, walking 14 minutes, weights and 180 sit-ups. PUSH, PUSH, PUSH every limit until I am bone tired. Finally, weigh myself every morning. I want to lose 1-2 pounds a week and I am going to work very hard to maintain this goal. I have started this ritual today and by September I plan on being 12 to 24 pounds lighter. Update: Still working on this goal LOL! The good thing is that I am at 10 lbs. less than where I started; however, much needs to still be done… ROTFLMAO! I had to quit swimming so much because of the ear infections but I am back at working out daily minus many stops in between then and now.

2.In 2013: I am going to re-start using “My Fitness Pal” application and log in all food calories consumed. I must be dedicated, consistent and not waver with a daily max of 1,200 calories. No snacks after 7:30 pm! Watch my salt intake like diet sodas and drink more water at least 16 ounces each day. This little app "keeps it real"! Update: Still using it and trying not cheat or lie to myself… J

3.In 2013: Attend photography and writing workshops. I am already going to self-publishing work shop this Saturday and I am going to schedule a photography class by the end of next week. This is an effort to expand my horizons and accomplish my dreams all in one action. I have always wanted to write and publish a book of poetry and add pictures, I took. Update: Well this goal has changed. I did go to the writing workshop which was informative but my problem is more about patience, focus, and disability. Being dyslexic, I must rework written communication over and over… So, I am forcing myself to develop this writing process into a doable structure. I have taken a few classes in photography via YouTube and a camera shop owner but nothing works like experience. I believe that I am getting better at determining different setting to suit the situation, quickly. I have broadened my horizons a) started a photography business b) continue writing poetry and will at some point gather it together into a manuscript. This is not a priority now.

4.In 2013: Move to a different apartment within the same complex. One that is on the bottom floor and has my dream layout. I believe my son will be moving in for a minute and this helps me and him financially. Rent will go down cumulative by $800.00 per month. No one can quarrel over saving money. Update: my son, his wife and baby daughter moved in due to financial difficulties so this goal has been moved out to the end of 2017.

5.In 2013: Develop an interactive and closer relationship with my brothers, children and extended family and friends (i.e. call them and spend time with them). This is necessary! Update: My middle brother died in February 2016 which was a huge blow to the family and set us all into a quarreling mode. The good thing is that as time has pass my relationship with my brother seems to be coming around. My daughter, on the other hand did a little dirty ditty that hurt the living hell out of me. I have forgiven her and the situation but have not spoken to her since May 2016. After this event, I also lost the closeness of a friend I dearly love. 2016 has been a painful and reflective year.

6.In 2013: Go on a week-end vacation to Las Vegas with someone! Maybe a girlfriend or someone that pays their own way! LOL! Update: I never went to Las Vegas but who knows what the future holds. I am the type of person that takes risks and chances… So, there still is time…LOL!

7.In 2013: Sit out by the pool and just vegetate, read a book or two and listen to music. Update: Every summer without fail. This is a favorite thing for summer time.

8.In 2013: Find a different venue to meet men, from the current “Internet Dating Scene”. I am soooooo burnt out with this option, but I get lonely. Update: I have reached a point in my life that being with someone who does not care is a waste of my time. I met someone that I care for deeply. It’s complicated and really, I have no interest or desire to start looking for someone else at this point. So, I walk alone unless for a miracle he would show up and walk along with me.

9.In 2017: Push for that promised raise and title change at my current employment. This is crucial for me to afford a comfortable retirement somewhere. Consider retiring abroad, investigate associated living and medical costs in different venue options. Start this research before June 2017. I have three and half years to get a plan inplace.

10.In 2017: Start seriously paying down my bills. No unplanned spending.… and stick to my budget. Pay off my car loan and move to a cheaper apartment. Work on the student loan forgiveness program.

11.In 2017: Start talking to the person I love! Invest time in my business and build up the blogs to produce revenue.

Well I will add and subtract from this list as time goes by…remind me if you’re interested for now I have a date with 24-hour fitness J!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Introduction:

“Patience is not sitting and waiting, it is foreseeing. It is looking at the thorn and seeing the rose, looking at the night and seeing the day. Lovers are patient and know that the moon needs time to become full.” ― Jalaluddin Rumi

Sometimes one needs to
step back and assess the situation at hand. Is this really what I want? If one
is impatient, then loosing will most likely be the outcome. However, if
patience, resolved and with the belief that those things that matter are in
reach or even a possibility, the situation may change.

This is called hope. Hope for lovers is
always painful because it is based on a probability not a fact but then if one
gives up to soon or settles what does that say about the persons character,
commitment, and true feelings. You live with a million sorrows.

Finally, if you give up to soon on someone
you love then you really did not love that person in the first place and/or you
will live with regret. A perfect example is my perception ofAdele.

Adelebecame
an instant sensation with all those “broken
heart songs”. She has made millions. Moved on from that infamous lover,
married, had a baby and presumably was happy; however her most recent hits are
more of the same, "broken heart songs". What does this really
tell us aboutAdele?
Remember we are defined by our emotions and actions.

I am featuring Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain"(2). YouTube video was uploaded on Nov 16, 2011 by AdeleVEVO. This song does not reflect my emotions on the contrary, it tells us that "REAL LOVE" is worth the wait."Set Fire To The Rain" (3)I let it fall, my heart,And as it fell you rose to claim itIt was dark and I was overUntil you kissed my lips and you saved meMy hands, they're strongBut my knees were far too weak,To stand in your armsWithout falling to your feetBut there's a side to youThat I never knew, never knew.All the things you'd sayThey were never true, never true,And the games you playYou would always win, always win.[Chorus:]But I set fire to the rain,Watched it pour as I touched your face,Well, it burned while I cried'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!When I lay with youI could stay thereClose my eyesFeel you here foreverYou and me togetherNothing gets better'Cause there's a side to youThat I never knew, never knew,All the things you'd say,They were never true, never true,And the games you'd playYou would always win, always win.[Chorus:]But I set fire to the rain,Watched it pour as I touched your face,Well, it burned while I cried'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!I set fire to the rainAnd I threw us into the flamesWhen it fell, something died'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time!Sometimes I wake up by the door,That heart you caught must be waiting for youEven now when we're already overI can't help myself from looking for you.[Chorus:]I set fire to the rain,Watched it pour as I touched your face,Well, it burned while I cried'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your nameI set fire to the rain,And I threw us into the flamesWhen it fell, something died'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, ohhhh!Oh nooooLet it burn, ohLet it burnLet it burnI hope you like this selection as much as I do and have a blessed evening or morning. Thank you for your continued support. Remember music is a language and these are my thoughts tonight. FYI I don't give up on people I love and want in my life. I have enough regrets already LOL!Peace and Love alwaysDiana Mary Sharpton

My darling... the love, passion and desire I have for you drives a living breathing patience living my heart. This means that existence without you is not acceptable and this being my choice, I would say plainly that my love for you is enduring.References:1. Photograph: Young Woman Walking in the Rain. Web site longer found.2. Video: Set Fire to the Rain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri7-vnrJD3k3. Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/adele/setfiretotherain.html

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T. S. Elliot wrote that “Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion; it is not the expression of personality, but an escape from personality. But, of course, only those who have personality and emotions know what it means to want to escape from these things”.